CVE-2017-15375 Cross-site scripting in n/a
Remote attackers can inject malicious scripts via GET parameters to hijack admin sessions or manipulate backend requests in the WpJobBoard WordPress plugin.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2017-15375?
CVE-2017-15375 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 16 Oct 2017. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Multiple client-side cross site scripting vulnerabilities have been discovered in the WpJobBoard v4.5.1 web-application for WordPress. The vulnerabilities are located in the `query` and `id` parameters of the `wpjb-email`, `wpjb-job`, `wpjb-application`, and `wpjb-membership` modules. Remote attackers are able to inject malicious script code to hijack admin session credentials via the backend, or to manipulate the backend on client-side performed requests. The attack vector is non-persistent and the request method to inject is GET. The attacker does not need a privileged user account to perform a successful exploitation.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-15375?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Wpjobboard Wpjobboard.
How do I fix CVE-2017-15375?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-15375 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Escape output for the context it lands in and set a strict Content Security Policy. Upgrading the affected component is the real fix. More about Cross-site scripting.
Is CVE-2017-15375 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-15375 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-xcmj-9wqx-49h7.